Drugs and Consciousness (Module 24 and 25) Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
1
Q

Psychoactive Drug

A

A chemical substance that alters perception and mood.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Tolerance

A

Diminishing effect with regular use.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Withdrawal

A

Discomfort and distress that follow discontinued use.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Depressants

A

Alcohol

Drugs that reduce neural activity and slow body functions

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Barbiturates (Tranquilizers)

A

Reduces anxiety, but impairs memory and judgment.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Opiates

A

Heroin

Temporarily lessening pain and anxiety

They are highly addictive.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Stimulants

A

Caffeine and nicotine

Drugs that excite neural activity and speed up body functions.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Amphetamines

A

Stimulate neural activity, causing accelerated body functions.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Methamphetamines

A

Stimulates the central nervous system - Overtime, appears to reduce baseline dopamine levels.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Ecstasy

A

Can damage serotonin-producing neurons, which results in a permanent deflation of mood and impairment of memory.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Cocaine

A

Causes euphoria followed by a crash - Works by blocking reuptake of dopamine.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Hallucinogens

A

Psychedelic (mind-manifesting) drugs - Distorts perceptions and evokes sensory images.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

LSD

A

A powerful hallucinogenic drug that is also known as acid.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

THC

A

The major active ingredient in marijuana.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly